Many religious theists like to argue that some sort of "god" is the best explanation for why the basic constants of the universe are at values which allow for the eventual development of life.
Students who are raised religious are less scientifically educated and less open to learning new concepts than their more liberal classmates.
Rick Santorum is a man with his eye on making a run for the presidency. He's also known for his Catholocism and for his promotion of "intelligent design" creationism.
The recipient of the first annual UpChucky Award has been named! National Center for Science Education The National Center for Science Education has named the recipient of its first ever annual UpChucky Award! Though the decision was a tough one, the honor was bestowed on the creationist NCSE found to be the most nauseating.
Don McElroy, former chairman of the Texas State Board of Education and pusher of "intelligent design" creationism, has lost the Republican primary election for the District 9 seat on the SBOE to Thomas Ratliff.
The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved acting Education commissioner Bret Schundlera TMs nomination a ' but not before handing him a rebuff.